Greetings all, and happy Friday or جمعة مباركة (blessed Friday) as we say in this part of the world. I know I promised another tomato-tastic recipe, but it will simply have to wait. Other pressing matters are at hand. Chickpeas. I’m happy to report that during my brief stay at home, I’ve managed to consume an…
Easy Vegan Lentil and Aubergine Moussaka
I remember coming home a couple of Easter breaks ago to a fridge full of cherry tomatoes, and not much else. The not much else part I was expecting – my brother was away at college and my mom had become accustomed to cooking sporadically/eating out/living off low-fat yoghurt, apples and cheese sandwiches. When I…
Curried Red Lentil and Quinoa Burgers with Chana Masala Cheese Fries
I am, in a word, exhausted. I couldn’t be happier at the fact that today marked the end of my penultimate term of final year, the past two weeks have been ridiculously hectic. My sleep, social life and general sanity have suffered greatly, but these are all things worth sacrificing temporarily in the long run….
Fluffy Buckwheat Banana Pancakes
I had every intention of going for a run on Sunday morning, but alas the weather conditions were less than ideal. The lyrics to a certain Jack Johnson song came to mind: Well can’t you see that it’s just rainin’ Ain’t no need to go outside So instead I dragged my derriere out of bed…
Top Tips for the Newly Vegan (or Health Conscious) Eater
Thanks for all the kind words about my half-marathon – it was a truly unforgettable experience and I’m glad you all enjoyed reading the re-cap as much as I did writing it! Anyways, on to the topic du jour. I (along with vegans everywhere I’m sure) am met with a spectrum of reactions from people…
Banilla, Blueberry and Yoghurt Oat Bran Muffins
It’s official. Operation freak-out-about-my- impending-half-marathon has now started. Yes, I know I’ve rambled on and on about this for long enough but the good news is it’s this Sunday, so in just 48 hours you never have to hear me talk whine about it again. A typical look at some of the panicked thoughts I’ve been having over the…
Chickpea and Sweet Potato Falafel Salad
Alright so, I’ll admit to being an Arab cliche, (vegan) food-wise that is. Present me with toast or a pita, and I’ll choose the pita any day. Give me dates – and I will eat them. All. Take me to a Lebanese restaurant, and the first three words out of my mouth will be “hummus,…
Ful Mudammas Breakfast Burrito
I often go on and on about just how vegan-friendly Egypt is, and how easy it is for me to find decent vegan fare there. I’ve been known to bore my friends and family with the extensive list of Egyptian dishes that are traditionally vegan, but I can’t help it, there are just so many….